Support group for moms—Yes, it's all about YOU!

As mothers, we find ourselves doing it all. On any given day we wear multiple hats. We are caretakers, nurses, teachers, playmates, chefs, couriers, cleaners, chauffeurs and shoppers- and that is just for our own families! Many of us also hold jobs outside of the home to add to the mix. While being a mom is one the most rewarding and important positions we can hold, it is also the toughest one and it can naturally take its toll on us. In order to properly take care of the little ones we are entrusted with, it is so important that we take care of ourselves too, both physically and emotionally. This is where our group “All About Mom” comes in. We will meet together in a supportive, non-judgmental space and share our experiences and learn from one another in the company of a licensed therapist. Research has found that connecting with other moms increases one’s sense of efficacy and overall emotional stability. Some topics will include:

* Sharing your pregnancy journey, birth or adoption story

* The story of your baby’s name

* Physical recovery & intimacy

* Relationships with peers (old friends and new mom friends)

* Sharing parenting responsibilities

* Emotions associated with new motherhood, your relationship with your baby, expectations of oneself as a new mom

* Body Image- Will my body ever look the same again?

* Returning to work – or not

* Finding childcare

* Getting a break

* Exercise and taking care of your body while being a busy mom

Shana Lutsky (LCSW) is a therapist living in Los Angeles. Shana has worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District for the past 15 years. Having worked largely in a high school setting, her area of expertise is teenagers, teen issues, and their family dynamics. Shana is a mom of three boys--twin 8 year olds and a toddler. Over the past six years, drawing from her own experience, she has expanded her practice to include helping those struggling with pregnancy, post partum, moms navigating the world of multiples, and other mother related issues. She is deeply invested in helping mothers with this transition in their lives.